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Business Plan Support

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Business Plan Support

Description

Your business plan serves as an important roadmap for developing your business. You can access our library and download our Business Plan workbook for a complete guide on how to build your business plan; Our expert team is also available to provide guidelines on how to build a meaningful plan, you can Request consulting and schedule a meeting with an expert to review your plan and ensure it is a complete business plan and meet the expectations to start your business on the right foot.

Upcoming Webinars

Starting Your Business: Kauffman FastTrac – Information Session

sbdc-admin2023-01-03T09:55:57-05:0001/17/2023| You have a business idea, now what do you do? In this webinar we will introduce the Kaufmann Fast Trac course. Throughout this course you will learn the Kauffman FastTrac method on creating a framework to support you as you start a business and begin your quest for success. In the first five years, 50% small businesses fail because they are NOT prepared for what will happen to them along the way. This five-step process will answer questions to prepare you for everything and anything that comes your way as you launch a business. You Will Learn How to: Turn Your Idea Into a Business Find a Market to Compete Design a Successful Business Model Prepare to Open Manage & Grow And Much More!|

COE Health & Life Science: Meet the Founders Lunch & Learn

hugo-admin2024-03-12T09:54:25-04:00Webinar-On-Demand| Grab a lunch and join us in a lunchtime discussion with health and life science founders and learn about the good, the bad, and the ugly of starting your business in the healthcare space. We will also discuss the challenges that are currently facing healthcare startups. |

Strat ‘N Go Launch

hugo-admin2024-03-12T11:42:20-04:00Webinar-On-Demand| In partnership with Keystone First's Supplier Diversity Program, we are pleased to present Strat 'N Go Launch, Self-Employment Webinar Series. During this eight-week webinar series, the Widener University Small Business Development Center will cover the essentials of self-employment and small business ownership. Participants will learn from expert consultants, successful business owners, and business leaders.|

Navigating Artificial Intelligence: Winning Government Contracts by Using AI

sbdc-admin2024-10-08T09:23:21-04:0010/30/2024| This session will use case studies to show how smaller enterprises can use generative AI to compete for and win government & large enterprise opportunities. We’ll also examine different ways that tools like ChatGPT can assist with the sales process and actual service delivery.|

Five Fundamentals: How to Successfully Start Your Business

sbdc-admin2024-09-17T12:21:23-04:0009/17/2024| It's finally time to start that business! Wait... Where do you start? How do you know if your business will be successful? At the SBDC we see pre-venture clients who have this issue on a daily basis. The best way to navigate the process of starting a successful business is to work your idea within the 5 fundamental questions of business.|

Small Business Insurance Panel

sbdc-admin2024-10-08T09:17:14-04:0010/24/2024| During this session, our focus will be on protecting your small business in today's ever-evolving business landscape. We will explore the purpose of insurance for small businesses, familiarize you with key insurance terms, discuss different types of insurance companies, explain the insurance process, and delve into the topic of insuring business owners and employees. Additionally, we will touch on the importance of specialty insurance. We will also showcase real-life examples of how business insurance applies to various industries. Please bring any questions you may have about your specific insurance needs, as we will provide expert guidance tailored to your circumstances.|

What is a Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI)?

sbdc-admin2024-10-08T09:01:31-04:0010/10/2024| Join us as we explore Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs) and their vital role in promoting economic growth in underserved communities. This event will cover the basics on how they provide access to capital and financial services for individuals and small businesses. Whether you're a community leader, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply curious about community finance, this event will equip you with a deeper understanding of how CDFIs are transforming lives and neighborhoods. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and engage with experts in the field!|

Navigating Artificial Intelligence: Perplexity.ai, Claude 3, and More

sbdc-admin2024-10-08T09:33:30-04:0010/23/2024| AI is not one-size-fits-all. Discover a range of AI tools like Perplexity.ai and Claude 3, and learn how to choose the right ones to address your specific needs and challenges.|

Strat ‘N Go Launch – Kickoff Info Session (10/12/21)

hugo-admin2021-11-02T14:01:02-04:0010/12/21| "Launching a Business is an Adventure in Problem Solving" - Richard Branson In partnership with Keystone First's Supplier Diversity Program, we are pleased to present Strat 'N Go Launch, Self-Employment Webinar Series. Register here and attend the information session to learn if this no-cost series is right for you.|

How to Start & Operate a Small Business

sbdc-admin2024-10-08T09:15:45-04:0010/23/2024| If you are in the early stages of starting a small business, or if you have started up your business and realized you missed a few things - you have come to the right place. Join retired attorney Frank Farmer in a discussion of the ‘nuts and bolts” issues that should be considered when starting and operating a small business. Frank will discuss topics including the need and usefulness of developing a business plan; selecting a business organizational structure; fictitious name registration; licensing; hiring employees vs. independent contractors; obtaining tax identification numbers and other related topics.|

Trial by Fire: Testing Your Business Idea

hugo-admin2024-03-12T11:44:44-04:00Webinar-On-Demand| Statistics indicate that at least seven out of ten new products fail! You can reduce this risk by testing your idea before making investments in time and resources. In this webinar, we will discuss how successful entrepreneurs evaluate their ideas to eliminate risk.|

First Step: How to Start a Business

hugo-admin2024-03-12T10:32:01-04:00Webinar-On-Demand| This program assists entrepreneurs as they start on the path to successful business ownership. Participants discuss entrepreneurship and what it takes to start a successful business.|

Reinvent and Relaunch – Action Plan for Success

hugo-admin2024-03-12T11:16:25-04:00Webinar-On-Demand| Developing a well-thought-out reopening and reinvention plan is difficult, but it will increase your chances of success. Throughout this series, we will apply expert advice to start the opening business stage with the best approach. Learn to lead your business and employees under the new normal. You will also learn how to implement strategies to regain the trust of your customers and welcome them back.|

Navigating the SBA Export Working Capital Program

hugo-admin2021-11-05T15:08:52-04:00Webinar-On-Demand| Most banks in the U.S. do not provide working capital advances on export orders, export receivables, or letters of credit. Because of that, some small businesses may lack the necessary export working capital to support their export sales. That is where an SBA program can make the difference. SBA provides lenders with up to a 90% guaranty on export loans as a credit enhancement so that the lenders will make the necessary export working capital available.|

Loan Packaging and Financing

hugo-admin2021-11-08T12:05:12-05:00Webinar-On-Demand| Getting a loan is both difficult and risky, as entrepreneurs you need to understand the risk, journey, and implications associated with obtaining external financing. In this workshop we'll discuss and highlight what banks require for loan applications. You'll learn to optimize your chances for success in the application process|

Reinvent & Relaunch: Surviving the Cash Crunch

sbdc-admin2024-03-12T11:21:39-04:00Webinar-On-Demand| Developing a well-thought-out reopening and reinvention plan is difficult, but it will increase your chances of success. Throughout this series, we will apply expert advice to start the opening business stage with the best approach. Learn to lead your business and employees under the new normal. You will also learn how to implement strategies to regain the trust of your customers and welcome them back.|

EXPLORE GROWTH ACADEMY

Resources & Tools

Which E-Commerce Platform

hugo-admin2024-08-19T15:35:56-04:00Thanks to e-commerce platforms, it’s now easier than ever for small businesses to sell their products and services online. In this guide, we will discuss which e-commerce platform may be right for your business.|

E-Commerce

hugo-admin2024-08-19T15:45:03-04:00What should you consider before starting an E-commerce business? Find the answer in this guide.|

Social Media Marketing

hugo-admin2024-08-19T15:56:40-04:00Social media allows brands to build themselves up, increase sales and drive website traffic. Brands should publish great content on social media profiles, listen to and engage followers, run social media advertisements, and analyze results. Within this guide, you will discover how to manage social media and digital marketing to promote your business.|

Featured Field Experts

Erlan Dobronsky

sbdc-admin2022-07-24T23:22:16-04:00Capital Acquisition Consultant|

Bill Pearce

hugo-admin2021-02-03T10:19:32-05:00INTERNATIONAL TRADE CONSULTANT|

Kevin Tacchino

hugo-admin2022-08-15T13:25:33-04:00ASSISTANT DIRECTOR|

Liliana Quintero

hugo-admin2022-07-27T15:01:00-04:00BILINGUAL INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN SPECIALIST|

James Turner

hugo-admin2024-04-25T11:12:31-04:00BUSINESS CONSULTANT|

Success Stories

Productized Services

Business Validation Sprint

sbdc-admin2024-10-03T15:25:08-04:00Business Validation Sprint| Entrepreneurs use our Business Validation Sprint when they need detailed feedback on their business idea. This product is crucial to analyzing your idea to find your unique value and modifying your idea so to reduce the risk of failure when you start.|

Loan Packaging Sprint

sbdc-admin2023-02-07T08:30:07-05:00Loan Packaging Sprint| Entrepreneurs use our Social Media Review when they need detailed feedback on their social media and digital marketing strategy. This product is important in identifying, addressing, and modifying your social platforms so you can strategize and grow your following organically.|

Social Media Review

sbdc-admin2023-12-05T15:45:38-05:00Social Media Review| Entrepreneurs use our Social Media Review when they need detailed feedback on their social media and digital marketing strategy. This product is important in identifying, addressing, and modifying your social platforms so you can strategize and grow your following organically.|

Business Plan Review

hugo-admin2024-02-21T10:24:09-05:00Business Plan Review| Entrepreneurs use our Business Plan Review when they need detailed feedback on their business plan. This product is crucial to help them identify, address, and modify their business plan so they can complete the requirements to apply for a business loan.|

Custom Contact List

hugo-admin2023-12-05T15:47:03-05:00Custom Contact List| Entrepreneurs use our Custom Contacts List to generate a list of names, phone numbers, and emails that will guide them on their business journey. This information is vital to identify new customers, suppliers, and professional contacts who will provide direction for their new business.|

Industry Financial Report

hugo-admin2023-12-05T15:48:08-05:00Industry Financial Report| Entrepreneurs use our Industry Financial Report when they need details on the financial condition of their industry or a better understanding of their industry. Our narrative report will simplify your financials to support you in making crucial financial decisions.|